I mean, fans always have takes on players they like or don't like... Why are media and pundits off limits?
Are you just saying that you think Locke is really knowledgeable etc, so in general you find those who don't like him are generally a bit basketball IQ challenged?

I mean, fans always have takes on players they like or don't like... Why are media and pundits off limits?
Are you just saying that you think Locke is really knowledgeable etc, so in general you find those who don't like him are generally a bit basketball IQ challenged?

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I'm saying hating a person because you don't like the way someone talks is asanine. That's the gist of people's problem with Locke. He's too excited? He thinks he's so smart (he kind of is though, sorry)? He's shrill? He talks too fast? These are not reasons to dislike a person, but they are reasons for me to think less of at least that person's ability to make judgments.

There are valid reasons to have serious misgivings about others, how excited they are or how they talk are not valid ones. Like, point blank.

My complaint here is that, with all of the podcasting Locke does how the heck does he not have a better microphone for this interview. Sheesh.

FWIW - if you're a fan of the NBA at large at all (and I assume you are given you're visiting an NBA-related forum), I couldn't recommend the Dunc'd on podcast more. Its great for the morning commute - the hosts are really knowledgeable and watch a ton of games. They do a good job keeping up with general NBA consensus about player, teams, news, etc.

I'm saying hating a person because you don't like the way someone talks is asanine. That's the gist of people's problem with Locke. He's too excited? He thinks he's so smart (he kind of is though, sorry)? He's shrill? He talks too fast? These are not reasons to dislike a person, but they are reasons for me to think less of at least that person's ability to make judgments.

There are valid reasons to have serious misgivings about others, how excited they are or how they talk are not valid ones. Like, point blank.

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I thought people don't like him for other reasons mainly:
1. 'Spokesperson' (secret) for the Jazz FO and coaching staff. Toes the company line.
2. That he develops close 'allegiances' with some players and not others.
3. Defends certain players e.g. Hood, while seemingly being very dim on others e.g. Exum
4. Sometimes appears to use data/analytics to reach a predetermined objective (sometimes)....